Sounds like lpr is trying to use lp instead of lp0. Try lpr -Plp0
test.txt.
On Sun, 31 Dec 2000, mcoady wrote:
> Installed Mandrake 7.1 along with HPLaserjet 4l printer (non-postscript).
>
> WordPerfect runs the printer without a problem. But, when I try to print a test.txt
>file
>
> $lpr text.txt
>
> I get:
>
> lpr: lp:: printer unknown.
>
> #printtool reveals that the printer is indeed there at lp0.
> It prints a Ascii test file directly to port, but nothing happens when I simply run
>the Print Ascii test page.
>
> Even installing PDQ and running it does not solve the problem.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.. (Yes, the printer is connected.)
>
> Michael Coady
>
